Blueberry Coffee Cake

Ellie's blueberry coffee cake is the perfect low-calorie sweet to lighten up your brunch buffet. A cup of nonfat yogurt keeps the cake moist, with only minimal amounts of oil and butter needed, and a blend of whole-wheat and all-purpose flours adds fiber and nutrients without sacrificing flavor.

Breakfast Bake

Overnight Oatmeal

Looking for the ultimate easy breakfast? Make a big batch of Alton Brown's overnight oatmeal in your slow cooker. Pour in the ingredients the night before, set it on low heat, and wake up to a hot and hearty breakfast.

Crepes

Bellini Bar

Set up a bellini bar for your guests to get the holiday off to a celebratory start. Make an assortment of fruit purees and syrups ahead of time, so that all you have to do the morning of is pop the Prosecco.

Chocolate Caramel Monkey Bread Muffins

To give monkey bread a more crowd-friendly twist, bake these individual-sized monkey bread muffins with layers of chocolate and caramel. And if you love hands-on pull-apart eating, worry not — each portion contains four little biscuits, ready for sticky-fingered consumption.

Spinach, Bacon and Goat Cheese Frittata

Frittatas are ideal for serving eggs to a crowd –– one pan yields servings for up to six, as opposed to one-at-a-time orders. Spinach, bacon and goat cheese offer a little of everything for savory breakfast seekers.

Cauliflower, Chevre and Onion Quiche

A rosemary-flavored buttery crust envelops Gruyere and fresh chevre cheeses in this easy, make-ahead quiche. Dress it up with a simple salad of leafy greens, or make it heartier by serving it with hash browns.

Savory Ham and Cheese Muffins

Virgin Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellinis

For a family-friendly drink, whip up Giada's sweet-tart alcohol-free bellinis. Enjoy them as virgin cocktails in the morning, or feel free to add a splash of vodka for a seasonal, celebratory libation.